The Sport ReportLap swimming
Lap swimming in a bikini: turns, push-offs and chlorine
Most bikinis are not made for the lap lane, and we've all seen (or been) the girl fixing her top at the end of every length. Here's what to look for in a bikini for freestyle, tumble turns and chlorine.
What laps do to a bikini
Push-offs, tumble turns and a thousand strokes an hour all force water through your swimwear. A top that shifts on every push-off, or bottoms that fill up like a parachute, will end a session early.
The top
You want straps that stay on your shoulders through push-offs and let your arms rotate freely. The Racer's crossback straps sit behind the shoulders, with an under-band, medium support and no padding.
The bottom
A snug brief keeps drag low. Swim shorts are great for mixed sessions and aqua classes.
Chlorine, the swimwear killer
Chlorine eats the stretch in cheap swimwear fast. Our fabric is rated chlorine ultra resistant, so it keeps its shape through regular pool swimming.
Care, the easy way
Rinse in cold fresh water straight after every swim, press the water out instead of wringing, and dry flat in the shade. That's it.
Shop the pieces
Racer
Double lined, no padding, in Baby blue or Lipstick.
Shop Racer →Brazilian
Reversible, with a cheeky rear and less fabric to drag through the water.
Shop Brazilian →Scungies
Low-rise and double lined, with a thick fold-over waistband.
Shop Scungies →Everything's on presale right now, which is our way of keeping waste out of it — we only cut what's actually been ordered, so nothing ends up sitting in a warehouse or marked down into landfill. Estimated to ship early December. We'll email you if anything changes.